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How to reverse image search on Google
Google reverse image search and Google Lens are available on Android, iPhone, iPad, and in a desktop browser so you can find it with a photo
Reverse image search helps you find the origin of a photo and similar photos. While plenty of services offer reverse image search, you don't need to go further than Google Search to find the origin of a photo. Combine it with advanced Google Search operators to quickly find all the information you need.
Google Chrome 121 gets a heaping helping of AI smarts
Generative AI will help with tabs, themes, and the dreaded blank page syndrome
Ever since ChatGPT showed the masses what generative AI is capable of, it seems every company is dead-set on adding the technology to any product where it might vaguely make sense. Google may just be the poster child for this movement, but its portfolio of apps and services are in the somewhat-unique position of actually being able to benefit from an injection of artificial intelligence. Products like Sheets, Docs, and Gmail have genuinely improved after being graced by the likes of Duet AI and Gemini Pro, but Google has taken a more deliberate and methodical approach with core offerings like Search and Chrome. Today, the latter is getting its first full helping of AI with the release of Chrome 121, and the changes being ushered in could have an impact on how you browse the web.
How to update Google Chrome to the newest version
Keep Google Chrome up to date to protect you and your data
Google Chrome updates offer security fixes that protect your personal computers and mobile devices from threats. They also bring new features and improvements to enhance your browsing experience in terms of speed, performance, and compatibility with websites and devices. Google follows a continuous release cycle for Chrome, pushing out updates every few weeks.
Google Chrome for Android gets a feature-rich 'Listen to this page' tool
It's already usable in Chrome 121
The very popular accessibility-driven text-to-speech feature that graces every corner of technology is going to be integrated into Google Chrome for Android in short order. You can already ask Google to read aloud almost any story on your Android phone through Assistant, but it’s proven to be less useful over time. In fact, the Reading Mode app by Google, which is designed for individuals with low vision, blindness, and dyslexia, has become a better alternative for being read to. Google is integrating a version of the tool directly into Chrome soon, and it has the potential to make listening to words on the web fairly simple.
Google Chrome for Android readies a revamped tab switcher with a FAB
Switch tabs without triggering gesture navigation
It is no secret that Google Chrome is the most popular web browser around, even on Android. Its design language, ease of use, and compatibility with multiple operating systems contribute to its popularity. However, there is room for improvement in the Android app, such as support for desktop-style extensions and efficient operation. Google is taking baby steps towards the latter, at least, with a new flag suggesting we could have an easier time cycling through tabs in the browser.
What’s new in Chrome 121: Testing generative AI features
There are also improvements to the Side Panel, Memory Saver, and Material You
Google’s rapid Chrome release cycle is continuing with Chrome 121, which the company just published to the stable channel, allowing Chrome 122 to slide into its place as the latest beta. With this version, Google lays the foundation for a number of AI features, which you will be able to test as experiments soon. There are also some more new regular features, so let’s dive into everything new in Chrome 121 for desktop and mobile.
Google Chrome's incognito mode now explains that websites still track your activity
New disclaimer appears in Chrome Canary following $5 billion lawsuit settlement
Google Chrome is the world’s most widely used web browser across operating systems, and by a landslide margin. It offers every necessary feature you could need, including incognito mode, to browse privately. However, back in 2020, the company was sued for allegedly violating federal wiretap laws because this mode wasn’t as private as advertised. The company recently settled the suit for a whopping $5 billion and Chrome is finally updating its Incognito mode disclaimer to be more explicit.
Chrome will make websites behave even more like apps on Android
Websites can get one-time permissions in the latest Canary version of the browser
Limiting access to your personal information and devices is critical to ensuring your privacy isn’t compromised online, and all our favorite Android phones provide granular controls for device permissions to keep you safe. Common permission controls, like those for location, camera, and microphone, are app-specific and independent of each other. Popular internet browsers offer similar permission controls on a per-site basis, and Google Chrome for Android is now improving with support for one-time permissions.
Google is doubling down on custom Chrome tabs
The latest Chrome Canary release tests Read Aloud for custom tabs and app-specific history
Google is working on adding a few new features to custom Chrome tabs. After adding an experimental picture-in-picture mode, the company is now turning to accessibility features and improved history. In Chrome Canary 122, one of the newest Chrome releases, a new Read Aloud shortcut can be enabled for custom tabs. There is also a new flag that suggests you will be able to view a custom tab’s history separately from the full browser history.
Google Chrome for Android could make viewing PDF files easier
PDFs could be opened without a tap after downloading with a new settings toggle
Android devices are versatile in their ability to handle multiple file types and extensions, mostly using the vast catalog of apps available on the Play Store. PDFs are among the most widely circulated file formats because they are platform-agnostic, and don’t require specialized software for access. The world’s most popular web browser, Google Chrome can access and open PDF files on desktop and Android, but a new flag in Chrome Canary for Android suggests PDFs will soon open automatically after the download is completed.
Google Chrome is a feature-rich alternative to Safari and Microsoft Edge. Even though most features are consumer-centric, Chrome offers several built-in tools for developers to debug website code. Launch Chrome DevTools to edit a web page and to debug, test, and enhance your web application performance.
Google Chrome's AI themes could use inspirational scenes to help you find the perfect wallpaper
Gone are the days of downloading wallpapers from Google Image search results
Google has focused on AI throughout 2023, and the tech has improved the company’s software services, and by association, its Pixel phones. For instance, the Pixel 8 series can use AI to generate unique and customizable wallpapers. Now, a Chrome feature researcher suggests Google is thinking along similar lines to take the Chrome browser’s personalization game to the next level.
How to install any add-on extension in Firefox on Android
Firefox for Android still doesn't officially support all extensions, but there is a neat workaround
Previously exclusive to Firefox Nightly, add-ons have been available on the main Firefox browser app since 2022. These add-ons let you install any web browser extension on the Firefox Android app, but it isn't a simple process.
How to use Chrome Remote Desktop for virtual tech support
The best way to help your family members back online
Whether you got someone a new Chromebook for their birthday or a holiday or replaced an outdated computer, it's never the end of the journey. Even after setting it up for the person and walking them through how to use it, there will be questions. It's difficult to figure out an issue they have or guide them through how to fix it while talking on the phone.
Google is downplaying a glaring API vulnerability in Chrome
Malware can exploit the vulnerability and steal authentication cookies
Chrome is the preferred browser of many, and with an abundance of add-ons and customizable features available on desktop, it’s hard to deny its many benefits. That being said, bad actors are all too aware of how many people rely on Chrome for everyday web browsing — and this makes it an unfortunate target. Now, it seems that a fully functional API is being exploited by malware, and little is being done about it.
How to enable developer features in Microsoft Edge AI Browser
Enable Microsoft Edge's DevTools for advanced web development and performance tuning
It's been quite a journey for Microsoft, from Internet Explorer to what we now have in Edge. Like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge is Chromium-based, the same framework on which the top Chromebooks on the market are based. You'll also find it on almost everything from Android and iOS to Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Web apps will feel even more native with Chrome 122
Chrome web apps will show their icons in notifications and title bars
Web apps have long become viable alternatives to native apps on Windows and macOS — in fact, they are one reason why many of the best Chromebooks are more than good enough for a lot of people. In Google’s quest to make web apps feel ever more native, the company is working on adding some additional tweaks to web apps on desktop operating systems, giving those apps a more standalone appearance than ever before.
Google settles lawsuit alleging it was tracking users in Incognito
Plaintiffs alleged in 2020 that Google was still tracking them even with Incognito mode enabled
Contrary to popular belief, Chrome’s Incognito mode isn’t as incognito as you may think. Websites you visit may still be able to tell it’s you based on parameters like your IP address and other invisible but identifiable fingerprints. Google itself may also collect data on you via Google Analytics or other ad-related networks. That’s why a lawsuit was filed against the company in 2020, which is now ending in a settlement.
Email bankruptcy sounds extreme, but it can be necessary. Whether you use Gmail or an email alternative, email overload can get you in trouble with coworkers, friends, and family when you can't find a message. A backlog of 100 emails can be sorted in a day. What do you do when that number reaches the thousands? Give yourself a fresh start by reaching inbox zero.
Chrome will now automatically run Safety Check on desktop for more security
Safety Check will also now revoke site permissions after a certain period of time
Google is continuously working on new updates to improve the UI in Chrome, but not everything is about customization and design. Security updates and features are commonly developed by Google to protect Chrome users from constantly evolving vulnerabilities. Now, the company has announced a slew of new performance and safety changes, specifically to do just that.